December 2018
This Month’s Issue:
This time of year, airings of 1940s classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Miracle on 34th Street” are plentiful. We’re revisiting a 1940s miracle of our own in this issue — the “Miracle of Hickory,” where a community banded together to fight back against a frightening polio epidemic. You’ll also find nods to the season throughout the issue, including holiday events and recipes. Happy holidays from all of us at Carolina Country and North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives!
—Scott Gates, editor
Feature Stories
Fight Against Polio Led to ‘Miracle of Hickory’
A community’s effort was one of many that helped stem NC epidemics
A Lucky Pelican’s Tale of Hope
Plucky the Pelican is inspiring conservation in younger generations
Departments
Finding Inspiration on the NC Youth Tour
An Open Door for Hurricane Victims
Hurricane Florence Recovery Highlighted at ECU Game
Tropical Storm Michael ‘Packed a Punch’ to Central NC
NC Co-ops to Bring Electricity to Bolivian Village
Gifts Ideas for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Spreading Joy with Cookie Cutters
Adding Moisture to the Air with Humidifiers
Seven Surprising Benefits of Doing Jigsaw Puzzles
Fight Against Polio Led to ‘Miracle of Hickory’
Watch a moving video documenting hospital construction, the outpouring of community support, hydrotherapy and more.
Hurricane Florence Recovery Highlighted at ECU Game
From the ECU scoreboard screen to your home: Watch the video played at the Oct. 20 football game.
Spreading Joy with Cookie Cutters
Video: this story's author permorms a song about her Christmas cookie cutter tradition
Want to make these hens extra juicy? Try our brining technique, exclusively online.
